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[[Image:ClanRaukaan.jpg|thumb|right|Symbol of Clan Raukaan]]
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[[Image:ClanRau.jpg|thumb|right|The forces of Clan Raukaan{{Fn|1}}]]
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'''Clan Raukaan''' are one of the Clan Companies of the [[Iron Hands]. The Clan itself suffered heavy losses after the [[Skarvus Ambush]] and were subsequently led by [[Iron Father]] [[Kristos]] until the [[Gaudinian Heresy]], when Kristos became corrupted by [[Slaanesh]].{{Fn|3b}} [[Arven Rauth]] assumed control of the Clan in the aftermath of the Gaudinian Heresy, and he led Raukaan in the [[Purging of Contqual]] against the forces of [[Chaos]] in 812.[[M41]].{{Fn|1}} Later, they took part in the [[Thirteenth Black Crusade_#The Battle of Medusa|Battle of Medusa]] during the [[Thirteenth Black Crusade]].{{Fn|2}}
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==Notable Formations==
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*'''Tactical Squad Riis (2nd Squad)''' - Has earned a reputation for fighting at the forefront of battle and even exceeding some of the Chapter's [[Assault Squad]]s in attack fervor. They consider themselves devotees of [[Kardan Stronos]].{{Fn|3a}}
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*'''Tactial Squad Kalag (5th Squad)''' - Notorious for their methodical efficiency. It is claimed that the Battle-Brothers of Kalag never waste a single shot due to their exceptional fire control subroutines. The squad is known for its extensive bionics and refusal to take a single step backwards.{{Fn|3a}}
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*'''Assault Squad Neim (7th Squad)''' - Expert in supporting the Clan's armored offensives. Whenever the Clan's tanks and [[Dreadnought]]s are deployed en mass, the Battle-Brothers of Neim go with them. They can spot a breakthrough the moment it occurs and can read the intention of a tank's [[Machine Spirit]] through subtle nuances of code-bleed and weapons orientation. They are experts of timing their counter-attacks and flanking enemy vehicles to attack their rear. At the battle of Broken Hopes, Squad Neim even formed an informal honour guard for [[Venerable Dreadnought]] [[Furnous]]. Several Battle-brothers gave their lives to protect the mighty Dreadnought before the fighting was done, and were honoured with interment into Dreadnought sarcophagi of their own after the war’s end.{{Fn|3a}}
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*'''Devastator Squad Selox (9th Squad)''' - Referred to as ''Ferrus' Vengeance''. They are known for their ability to hold a grudge. They always seize an opportunity to avenge an old slight when on campaign.{{Fn|3a}}
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==Known Members==
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*[[Iron Father]] [[Kristos]] - Former Clan-Commander{{Fn|3a}}
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*[[Arven Rauth]] - Clan-Commander{{Fn|1}}
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*[[Graevaar]] - Former [[Iron Captain]]{{Fn|3a}}
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*[[Telach]] - [[Chief Librarian]]{{Fn|1}}
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*[[Naim Morvox]] - [[Space Marine Sergeant|Brother-Sergeant]]{{Fn|1}}
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*[[Furnous]] - [[Venerable Dreadnought]]{{Fn|3a}}
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==Sources==
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Wrath of Iron (Novel)]] Chapters 1 & 2
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[The 13th Black Crusade (Background Book)]] pg.73
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*3: [[Clan Raukaan - A Codex: Space Marines Supplement]]
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**{{Endn|3a}}: ''First Amongst Brothers''
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**{{Endn|3b}}: ''The Gaudinian Heresy''
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[[Category:Iron Hands]]

Revision as of 23:07, 12 August 2014

Symbol of Clan Raukaan
The forces of Clan Raukaan[1]
Targetdrone.gif This article is about the Iron Hands Clan Company; for the Codex, see Clan Raukaan - A Codex: Space Marines Supplement.

Clan Raukaan are one of the Clan Companies of the [[Iron Hands]. The Clan itself suffered heavy losses after the Skarvus Ambush and were subsequently led by Iron Father Kristos until the Gaudinian Heresy, when Kristos became corrupted by Slaanesh.[3b] Arven Rauth assumed control of the Clan in the aftermath of the Gaudinian Heresy, and he led Raukaan in the Purging of Contqual against the forces of Chaos in 812.M41.[1] Later, they took part in the Battle of Medusa during the Thirteenth Black Crusade.[2]

Notable Formations

  • Tactical Squad Riis (2nd Squad) - Has earned a reputation for fighting at the forefront of battle and even exceeding some of the Chapter's Assault Squads in attack fervor. They consider themselves devotees of Kardan Stronos.[3a]
  • Tactial Squad Kalag (5th Squad) - Notorious for their methodical efficiency. It is claimed that the Battle-Brothers of Kalag never waste a single shot due to their exceptional fire control subroutines. The squad is known for its extensive bionics and refusal to take a single step backwards.[3a]
  • Assault Squad Neim (7th Squad) - Expert in supporting the Clan's armored offensives. Whenever the Clan's tanks and Dreadnoughts are deployed en mass, the Battle-Brothers of Neim go with them. They can spot a breakthrough the moment it occurs and can read the intention of a tank's Machine Spirit through subtle nuances of code-bleed and weapons orientation. They are experts of timing their counter-attacks and flanking enemy vehicles to attack their rear. At the battle of Broken Hopes, Squad Neim even formed an informal honour guard for Venerable Dreadnought Furnous. Several Battle-brothers gave their lives to protect the mighty Dreadnought before the fighting was done, and were honoured with interment into Dreadnought sarcophagi of their own after the war’s end.[3a]
  • Devastator Squad Selox (9th Squad) - Referred to as Ferrus' Vengeance. They are known for their ability to hold a grudge. They always seize an opportunity to avenge an old slight when on campaign.[3a]

Known Members

Sources